Nexus 7

Google-branded tablet with a 7" screen. The device needs only prying tools and screwdrivers to fix.

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Installing Nexus 7 Upper Microphone

Replace the Upper Microphone in your Nexus 7.

Author: Walter Galan
Difficulty: Moderate

The Nexus 7 uses a pair of microphone to cancel out ambient noise to improve voice recognition. A broken microphone is really annoying, so be sure to use this guide to help you replace the upper microphone.

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Edit Step 1 — Rear Panel ¶

In the following steps you will release the clips (highlighted in red) along the perimeter of the Nexus 7's rear panel.
Do not use excessive force while prying the clips. They can be easily broken.

Edit Step 2 ¶

Gently insert a plastic opening tool near the top of the Nexus 7 between the rear panel and the front panel assembly.
Carefully run the plastic opening tool along the top edge to pry the rear panel away from the front panel assembly of the Nexus 7.

Edit Step 3 ¶

Insert the plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the front panel assembly near the power button and pry up at several points along the right edge of the Nexus 7.

Edit Step 4 ¶

Pry up the rear panel along the left edge using the method described in previous steps.

Edit Step 5 ¶

Gently lift and remove the rear panel up off the front panel assembly.

Edit Step 6 — Battery Cable ¶

Using the tip of a spudger, push first on one side then the other to "walk" the battery cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

Edit Step 7 — Speaker Cable ¶

Peel back the copper ESD shielding covering the bottom of the motherboard.
Do not try to remove the copper shielding, as it is still attached underneath the battery.